Students encouraged to learn more than one language

Minister for Health, Rosy Akbar and Suva Muslim College principal Mohammed Farook with the newly inducted school prefects during the prefects induction at the school hall at Mead Road, Nabua, Suva. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Update: 3:22PM HEALTH Minister Rosy Akbar has encouraged students of Suva Muslim College to learn more than one language.

Ms Akbar who was chief guest at the school's prefect
induction today said living in a country that is multicultural, it is important
that Fijians learn to speak other languages.

She said she has always regretted not learning iTaukei but
is willing to learn it, as her job requires her to meet people from all kinds
of background.

Meanwhile, parents, friends, and teachers of the Nabua based
school today witnessed more than 50 students handed leadership badges over the
student body of the school.

The prefects induction ceremony also featured class captains
and their assistants receiving their badges.